Free Agency, part 5: Tiagotiagotiagotiagotiago
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 12, 2010 8:02 PM CDT
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Tiago Splitter is Officially a Spur - One GM calls Spurs deal for 7-footer Splitter, "The best contract of the summer."
Spurs were interested in Josh Childress
Temple leaves first Summer League game vs Minn on crutches
EDIT: I know the article before the jump is kinda long (twss) but it's not often that we sign Tiago "The Golden God" Splitter. Sorry
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SO the spurs are looking very good again. We can go after Ronnie brewer my number one choice or any of these guys Barnes,Bell,Butler,james jones. I think the spurs can get one of those guys out of all them. If they do that and resign Jefferson spurs could be in a title hunt again. Spurs offseason if that does happen Splitter,Anderson, and FA SF. Those 3 are ifs if they can be productive in the spurs system but I am confident they can. As for Jefferson he did suck but got better rebouding wise,and defensivley somewhat down the stretch im sure he would be better his 2nd year in the spurs system. Bonner did preform better in this years playoffs than he did in last years playoffs lets hope he improves enough to actually show up come the real season. Overall great offseasan as of now even better offseason if they resign RJ and get a SF in FA with the rest of the MLL
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2011 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
I think I just drooled a little at the thought of Ronnie Brewer in a Spurs uniform.
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
by Trey Felder on Jul 12, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Brewer isn’t a good shooter though
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Jul 12, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
BRO’S, YOU GOTTA DVR SOME GAMES FOR ME THIS SEASON BRO"S
Suns Fans check their closets for Manu Ginobili Bro.
you better post in the game threads bro
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 12, 2010 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
You can watch the games live on athde and Channel surfing on the internet during the season.
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2011 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
Hes in Afghanistan right now, broman polanski. So i doubt he can.
Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis
by SpursfanSteve on Jul 12, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m loving our TEAM, Duncan, Splitter, Anderson, Manu, Parker, Hill, Blair, McDyess, Bonner, Gee, Hairston, Temple, BUT I want Anthony Randolph. If I’m GM, I find out how seriously the Knicks want Parker. Parker for Randolph and Douglas? Maybe Galinari and Randolph? We need youth at the SF spot. Pop can hound them all year about D.
Starting 5 : Splitter, Duncan, Randolph, Anderson, Hill – Manu, Blair, McDyess, Douglas off the bench. Youth and experience, scoring, defence, REBOUNDING.
anthony randolph is not a SF and will never be. He can dribble and shoot, but he cant defend SF’s or shoot well enough to play there.
Parker for Randolph? no fuckin way, you dont trade an all-star point guard for just a nice power forward.
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
It wouldn’t just be Parker for Randolph. Douglas or Galinari too. Radolph can defend the three. I liken him to a very young Lamar Odom. He has molding potential too. I don’t think the Knicks would give up Galinari, but Douglas would be a great back up for Hill.
Plus I don’t think Parker resigns with the Spurs next year anyway. I like Hill’s attributes over Parkers and I’d rather have the players know their spots are secured than the rotation fiasco last year.
by Joseph Parkes on Jul 12, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Randolph is a PF. And a mediocre one at that, at least right now. He has a lot of potential though, and I think there might be some truth to the Odom comparisons but considering Timmy’s age I’d much rather have Parker than Randolph and Douglas. Gallinari and Randolph+a trade exception would be fantastic if the Spurs were sure Parker was leaving but I doubt the Knicks would give up that much if that was the case.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
How many times do we get some newly joined member with the same comment and same wording? Just a coincidence right? Could not possibly be the same person repeatedly posting under a new name.
'What color do you want?" (Tim Duncan)
LOL
I thought that also
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Jul 12, 2010 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
chadfordinsider
Is there a reverse KAHHHHHHN!? RT @mhaubs Splitter is unbelievable steal at 3/10.9. Less than Darko? Same as Petro/Mozgov? You kidding me?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 12, 2010 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
fuck, now im worried: is Tiago a winner and good guy who left money on the table to join a winning/stable organization or is he just dumb?
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 12, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
50/50 here but I go “winner”
by cojones2thewall on Jul 13, 2010 10:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Dumb at finances but a basketball genius? Tiago, if you are reading… Im just kidding.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 12, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I still can’t believe we got tiago for that price… He was cheap cheap cheap! We can sign two more players for around 2mil each, not including rj who we can sign with his bird rights.
Also, I’m ready to start a “sign Neal” campaign/website. If we can pick up the number one scorer in italy in adition to the number one center in europe, anderson, and give rj a paycut, I’ll give this offseason an A+
by RamblingSpur on Jul 12, 2010 8:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Remember everyone saying we had no chance to get him because we “only” had the MLE available?
by doggydogworld on Jul 12, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I know!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 12, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Press conference is now uploaded
http://www.nba.com/spurs/multimedia/100712_splitter.html
"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5
Dammit, I knew I shouldn’t have gotten a Haislip jersey!
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Jul 12, 2010 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
at least you didn’t get an RJ one.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 12, 2010 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
But RJ will mostly likely be back, so its still usable unlike the Super Bowl loser’s t-shirts that get shipped to another country.
But RJ will mostly likely be back, so its still unusable
FIFY
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 13, 2010 3:30 AM CDT up reply actions
For all the crap we give RJ, he still did some good things. He just failed at bringing a championship. We all knew he was overpaid when he originally got this contract. With realistic expectations, he could flourish.
I never cared about his contract, the spurs didn’t give it to him anyways. Even if I thought he was a crappy player, he would be stupid not to take a lot of money from a team if it was offered to him. I also didn’t have high expectations of him to begin with, because I never thought of him as a great player, maybe a border line good one though. However, even with my mediocre expectations last year, he totally disappointed. There would be games where he would put up 3 shot attempts, sometimes scoring 4 points in 30 something minutes. He would just disappear and didn’t have enough basketball IQ to help the team.
He did always say the right things though, and despite his obvious frustrations, he didn’t let it get to him, and I know he will continue to improve as he did a little throughout the year. Next year he should be better, and I’m expecting improvement. It’s just fun to continue to make fun of his expense.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 13, 2010 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Waste of space in my opinion. We should be looking to the future. A rookie would be an improvement.
"Are you gunna bite all day little doggie, or are you gunna bite?"
by Joseph Parkes on Jul 13, 2010 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
manuginobili
Tiago Splitter ya es un Spur! Bienvenido! ~ Tiago is a Spur! Welcome to the fam. It’s gonna be fun!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 12, 2010 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
get ready for this: manu and tiago high pick and roll tiago gets it cutting, opposing bigs collapse on tiago leaving blair open on the weak side of the basket. smooth pass from splitter and power dunk by blair for an easy 2
not to mention splitter just finishing the pick and roll himself
Like poetry in motion.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
Hel yeah
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Jul 13, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
already planned
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 13, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell. Yeah.
Hi all long time no post. This confirmation is the good news I’ve been waiting for.
While all the other teams have been busy competing for who can drop their knees to the floor fastest for James and the rest, we are quietly maneuvering to make the practical changes we need in order to win. I love the Spurs
hey, welcome back. ain’t heard from you since the Suns debacle
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Jul 13, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Thx man. After the Suns “series” i was so pissed and depressed I couldn’t post anything. Followed the rest of the playoffs, got super depressed again when the Lakers won Game 7..
But I’ve been lurking and waiting hopefully for the Spurs to make some good moves. I had been dreaming we’d some how pull off Bosh this summer. But now that he did the James thing, forget him.
The Splitter news is what I’ve been waiting for.
Looking forward to any further additions we might make.
Know exactly what you mean—I usually go into lurk mode, too. Trying to do a little better this offseason :P
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
My guess would be Raja. But just a guess. @Stang_08 JMcDonald_SAEN u think spurs can sign Matt Barnes with what’s left?
Tweet from JMcDonald…..so we’re looking at Raja Bell with the leftover money from Tiago not taking the full MLE?
Oh if we get Raja, we can just call it an offseason. A fucking plus.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
I’d rather had Barnes, because I am afraid that Raja is done.
"We lost so many games that we shouldn't have lost," - Ginobili, May 2010
Barnes doesn’t like SA (Spurs have tried in the past).
Raja isn’t done. He had a hand injury. He pretty much rested the full season last year.
I’d be happy to get Raja. I like both these guys a lot. Artest worked fine for the Lakers, and I think Barnes could be fine in SA, he is not as bad of a headcase as Artest. But if he doesn’t like SA, that’s up to him.
"We lost so many games that we shouldn't have lost," - Ginobili, May 2010
dont worry
raja bell has enough esp what were asking for, theres a reason why the lakers were so interested in him and not matt barnes, besides im sure matt barnes will be signed soon. raja is a team leader barnes is a headcase we need players that showup during the playoffs and we need to hit our three as well as defend great players raja bell is great at both of these and maybe hes lost his elite defender title but i think hes above average and way better than RJ &bogans even on a bad day so that being said for the amount we have left it only makes sense.
if you need more incentive this guy doesnt back down from anyone (ahh the lovely kobe fight haha) and while hes playing hes also showing our rookie anderson what pop wants and if anderson picks up bell’s work ethic on defense !whooo well thats why bell is worth it to me.the question is does bell still hate the spurs ??
*****LE0NArD'0******
I’d love to see Raja on the Spurs, but it’s looking more and more likely he’ll be a Laker or a Heat.
Waitasec. “A Heat”? Is there even a singular for that?
↓↘→ ↓↘→ ↓↘→ + P
by transgojobot on Jul 13, 2010 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
GOL
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 13, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, sounds strange. Dartmouth was going to become the Dartmouth Moose but it ran into the same problem. It’s awkward. Go Moose! Lots of moose. One moose. Those tend to suck as mascots.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
Follow me on Twitter @DartFred
yeah, but Tiago is not taking down Pau – not yet anyways
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Jul 13, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Yao, healthy season form Duncan.
maybe equal to Pau: Howard, Garnett.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 13, 2010 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Garnett….no
Howard…..eh maybe
Pau is just way too skilled.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
Things are going juuuust right. The Lakers got their ‘ship on a lackluster performance, the offseason made the West a lot weaker, and everybody’s going nuts about the 3 douchebags in Miami while we’re gathering the things we need. Nobody’s paying attention to us, and I love it. That’s the way it should be. Everybody forgets about us allll the way until they realize “Oh shit, they’re in the Finals again.”
Let’s do this Spurs. Bring one more home for Timmy D.
tiagosplitter
Gracias Baskonistas!!!!! Thanks Spurs fans for the welcome!!! Great day!!!!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 12, 2010 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
48MoH: Coach Pop on Temple, Splitter
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 12, 2010 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
He says that Temple is now his favorite player. So that definitely bodes well for Temple making the team and getting the George Hill treatment from last year. He compares him a bit to Gervin during the interview.
Yup. Temple will make the roster for sure.
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 12, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
That would only leave room for either Hairston or Gee on the active roster if RJ is resigned. I think the Spurs could guarantee Gee’s contract and send him to the D-League while maintaining the right to call him up. Is that right?
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
Temple is basically like Hill, but the PG version who is taller. Can has better range (can shoot the 3 from anywhere).
Temple looked in good in the Timberwolves game
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Jul 13, 2010 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I was fortunate enough to see Temple live his first game with us, the only Spurs game I made it to last year, towards the end of the season in Sacramento when Tony was injured.
Yeah it was just the Kings, but I remember being impressed with what I saw. He made shots, including the long 3, wasn’t afraid to drive to the basket for the easy 2 if given the chance, didn’t turn it over much if at all, and he seemed solid in his Spurs IQ.
The kid’s definitely got a lot of potential. Looking forward to seeing him get some minutes this year.
You know, we still need another big man. Right now we are sitting at 5 bigs and that isn’t enough. While I do like the talent and depth we have right now, we need one more guy at the 4/5.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 12, 2010 10:57 PM CDT reply actions
No, just stating facts. We started last season with 7 bigs. I can’t see us starting this season with only 5.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 12, 2010 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
There aren’t a lot of bigs out there. Maybe Dampier after he gets traded and waived?
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
Yeah, I know. I was looking at the list on Yahoo and none of the 4’s or 5’s were speaking to me.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 12, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I get the suspicion that the GIST may just make it this year.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
Hill, Parker, Manu, Anderson, RJ (allegedly), Bonner, Splitter, Blair, Dice, Timmy. That’s 10 spots. Temple appears to be the front runner for the 11 spot. Gee and Hairston might get the 12 and 13 spot and the Spurs like to leave a spot open. Unless Gist gets the Haislip spot for would-be stretch 4 I don’t think he’ll make it unless a trade happens. Joel Anthoy or O’Bryant would be fine in a Rattlif role, I guess.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
Joel Anthony
Theo Ratliff
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
If Theo didn’t like his lack of minutes last year he’d really be out of sorts this year.
by doggydogworld on Jul 13, 2010 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions
15 total spots though. Just some won’t play and a younger one like Gee would probably be in D-League for one more year unless he can show consistent D and shot.
Yeah I know that there are 15 total spots. But I’m guessing the 14 spot goes to a big. So the only way Gist makes it is if the FO thiks he can play the stretch 4.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
I think Pop will put Manu on the IL for some games. I’m nearly sure Duncan will be on there at least twice.
Heck, if Temple gets a spot, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Parker sit out games too (Temple/Manu/Hill handling responsibilities).
Due to the depth, I really can see Pop utilizing the IL to sit the core guys. Also Dice at times. Bonner helps with that during the regular season.
We haven’t really seen Gist at the 3 yet but he has the tolls to be an effective three. For some reason he chooses to stay as a stretch 4.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
tolls are much higher for being a 3 than a stretch 4.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 13, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice catch.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 13, 2010 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Hairston is the front runner for the 11 spot. He’s the one not playing in the summer and the one that would have played in last years playoffs if he were healthy. Temple and Gee can both be assigned to the DL still and I’ll be shocked if the Spurs let either slide out of the system even if they don’t make the rotation.
I think it would be interesting to sign Gist (still has to show more in SL) and Neal and just run a full 15. I really want to see our offense running through Blair at center and how Gist can play the 4 with him.
On his interview, I think Blair said he had been tasked to learn the 4 this summer. This could be his logical spot specially if paired with a shot blocking 5.
Temple is the one who fits the Spurs needs with the most versatility. He’s already a better/more comfortable point guard. And he can stroke it from all around the arc. Hairston’s down to his last year or one more to prove what he has got. Malik needs to show he has got a consistent shot.
Temple actually produced more convincingly last season during regular minutes than Hairston.
Looking at that summer league game Temple’s decision making is pedestrian. He needs to improve in that area.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
I agree. You get a lot of TOs in summer league because the other guy cuts the wrong way just as you pass it. But Temple’s turnovers were more of the “try to pass through three defenders” variety. He sees passing angles that just aren’t there. It’s really too bad about the ankle, he needs the reps at PG.
The good news is he seems to play up to the level of the other nine players. Some players dominate in college but disappear against NBA talent. Temple is the opposite.
by doggydogworld on Jul 14, 2010 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions
But Temple’s turnovers were more of the "try to pass through three defenders" variety.
Yep. He is confident and fearless, but those type of players often try some crazy stuff.
'What color do you want?" (Tim Duncan)
O’Bryant is a good pick up
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Jul 13, 2010 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ve been a fan of Patrick O’Bryant for quite awhile (wasted in Toronto). Definitely a good bottom-of-the-bench big.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Jul 12, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Haislip, Ratliff and Ian were 3 of our lowest 4 players in total minutes played, all just ahead of Cedric Jackson who played 25 minutes. Those 3 bigs played a total of 392 minutes.
If need be, Bonner, our fifth big could start. I mean he has in the past and it is a possibility. Bonner had 1100 minutes last season. Blair was just under 1500 and Dice was just over 1600. Duncan was just under 2450.
So we lost 3 bigs and gained Splitter, but I think he will play more than 5.5% of our front court minutes. Blair could also see an increase. Without another big and barring injury, we could still see less small ball with just our 5 bigs.
I do think we should have a young prospect big, but don’t count on whoever that is from breaking the 200 minute mark and doing anything important.
Yeah, it’s not a minutes thing, it’s an injury thing. You can’t go into a season with 5 bigs. There will be segments of the season where at least one is out with an injury.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 13, 2010 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Obviously RJ failed miserably at small ball 4 last season, but he has the body to do it. I wonder if that is something will work on with Pop this summer. RJ might be able to fill in more functional minutes at the 4 than someone (inexperienced) like Gist. Obviously this would be a poor long term solution, but for a week or two of games with only one big out to injury….
Another option because I want the Spurs to lean towards youth if they go big is to just bring over Ryan Richards now. He is a big they could assign to the D League, and he seems to have more potential to turn into a stretch 4 than Gist.
What about that guy Lomers from summer league? He seems to be big …
"We lost so many games that we shouldn't have lost," - Ginobili, May 2010
I’ve heard he sucks. I don’t know much about him. He seems like a D League draft guy from what Wayne has said.
We also used to have that guy from New Zealand as a big cheerleader. May be we could bring him back? He seemed to be a nice guy to have around though he never played.
"We lost so many games that we shouldn't have lost," - Ginobili, May 2010
Sean Marks. He scored 25 against the Kings or somebody, I think. Other than that he never played.
by doggydogworld on Jul 13, 2010 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
He is the equivalent of a light post with arms.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 13, 2010 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
i also brought up his name above……jokingly. he is basically a light post with arms. a very good description.
a la’ Shawn Bradley?
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Jul 13, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Sean Marks is the best towel waving dude out there. Goes hard every practice, and he earned his ring.
"Are you gunna bite all day little doggie, or are you gunna bite?"
by Joseph Parkes on Jul 13, 2010 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah. Who’s gonna be this year’s Ratliff?
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
Ask some PtRers, and the hope is for Theo Ratliff to be this year’s Theo Ratliff.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 12:51 AM CDT up reply actions
I miss those days when Theo Ratliff was still Theo Ratliff’s Expiring Contract.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 14, 2010 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Those were good times. Except for how Manu was injured during them.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
Those were the days when Yawn was injured too, I believe.
Wait. Yeah, definitely.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Spurs need that and a center. In theory with the rest of the MLE and full LLE it could be done possibly.
Ryan Hollins would be nice with the rest of the MLE or LLE. Athletic and does dirty work and plays D.
How much are the Wizards paying Javale McGee?
"Are you gunna bite all day little doggie, or are you gunna bite?"
One thing I don’t get about Splitter’s contract… isn’t he slated to pay his former team something like $1.7M to get out of his contract with them? I’d hope that he’s getting 10.9M NET for his three year contract, otherwise it’d be like just over a million for his first year. :(
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Jul 13, 2010 1:55 AM CDT reply actions
I doubt it. That would probably be against the contractual rules. Spurs will probably make up for it with a big contract if he does well in his 1st two years. Spurs help with 500k of his buyout though.
Have to say dis RC you F*%CKIN ROCK! I say right now A grade for what the FO has done so far. I think A++ if we do make a trade for a center that will crack the rotation and be able to take most of TD’s min. TD’s should not be playing anymore than 28 min. a game dis year. We all saw how good TD still is dis year but after he went over 30 min. a game in de playoffs he really started to show his age. One more big RC one more BIG…
Marc Stein tweet
Sources: Kobe and Raja Bell will meet face-to-face this week in LA as Kobe continues to recruit his old nemesis in free agency. Link soon
Still waiting on the “Jefferson re-signed” news. Wonder why it’s taking so long.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
Can we get a honest thread about the chances shaq could come. Not how much we have hated him for his career but numbers and what he is asking
by vaspursva on Jul 13, 2010 10:21 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I think the chances are so slim that it would be hard to have an “honest” thread about it. I think it’s more likely he would go to the Mavs now that Haslem has re-signed with Miami.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
agreed. couldnt see pat riley taking fat boy going back in miami after the way he pulled a bill walton (see careeer with clippers before boston) on them and quit for the bulk of a seaosn before getting “healthy” in phoenix.
Not to mention Wade allowing him back to Miami either; Dywyaynye wasn’t pleased when over the way he left and what he did following his departure, I can’t see the franchise abiding Snaq again.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 13, 2010 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Shaq’s not coming, and we wouldn’t have him. That whole thing was a ruse to negotiate with Splitter and his people. Everyone’s giving this too much attention; it can’t and won’t happen.
Lauri’s right, if he goes anywhere it’s to Dallas.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 13, 2010 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Let’s get into this then….
San Antonio? Nope.
Dallas? Nope.
LA? Hell nope, too many burnt bridges.
Phx? Ditto.
Miami? Ditto.
Orlando? Ditto.
Boston? No need.
Cleveland? No way he settles for anchoring a loser for 20 minutes/game.
OKC? Presti’s not a dumbass.
Portland? No need.
Utah? No need or want.
Atlanta? Maybe, but why?
Who else is there? Who else would his ego allow him to play for to finish out his career? Seems to be that the Big Dipshit is stuck, and mostly due to his own devices. Hilarious, and well deserved. Rot in hell, snaq, and enjoy the fruit platter when you get there.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 12:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe it’ll be the Robertfelines! That’d be something to see.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
It’ll be someone else’s fault though, regardless. Either way it’s gonna be a joy watching snaq rot on the bench of a sub-.300 team while David Robinson sits as a joyful, laughing, just-as-popular owner of a team in just-as-good-of-physical-shape as he was 10 years ago.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe even better shape, if you consider his back.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
David Robinson is made of goodness and robot parts.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions
And generosity. Don’t forget the generosity.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
And Taco Cabana, he digs the TC.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Does that mean David is MADE of TC?
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
Most definitely. You are what you eat. And in David’s case, that plus wires and microchips.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:24 AM CDT up reply actions
But he could eat those too. Don’t put it past him!
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
and he can fly, no seriously
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Jul 14, 2010 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I saw him rescue a litter of puppies from a burning house. It was Hakeem’s house.
by DrumsInTheDeep on Jul 14, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
David Robinson sits as a joyful, laughing…
Such a class act. The contrast between him and Jordan hall of fame speeches was particularly striking: DR came across as a happy person content with his accomplishments. Jordan, despite being regarded as the greatest, came across as bitter, spiteful and unhappy. Or is that just me?
'What color do you want?" (Tim Duncan)
I say Atlanta
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
Who knows? David Khan might pull a fast one and offer him too much to pass up.
P.S. I might have figured out what Khan is thinking and why he’s making moves for every pg in the league. He’s still crazy though.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
I think he’s stocking up on trade assets. Every team could use a pg and another big so why not get all the pg’s and bigs that you can get? He’s going about it the wrong way however.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
This is the exact same strategy that one guy in your Fantasy Football League does every year, thinking all the while that,“everyone will soon need a quality tight end, and I’ll OWN them! Ahhhhahahahahahah!”
Only that one guy never makes the playoffs, and is constantly a laughing stock among your friends.
Could be something to this theory, and I pray if not for comic relief only, that you’re dead on.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Miami is basically down to the vet min, but if DWade and LBron want to have Shaq around they’ll tell Riley to offer it. He’ll probably go to a near-contender for the MLE, though.
by doggydogworld on Jul 14, 2010 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Luke Ridnour near deal to go to Minnesota. Don’t ask, I’ve stopped trying to figure out what they are doing up there…
-varner48MoH
NBA In shock over Splitter dollars. 1 GM told me “They stole the poor kid”. RC does it again.RJ may be next. Opting out may haunt him.-DonHarris4WOAI
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"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Jul 13, 2010 10:25 AM CDT reply actions
If comments like that keep coming up we will have an unhappy Splitter
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 13, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
No, Splitter knows we pay once its earned. He hasn’t played in the NBA one minute. Yes the contract was a steal, but I’m thinking Splitter sacrificed dollars for contract term. I bet the Spurs offered a 5 year or 4 year for more money per year, but Splitter is confident his value will increase to the 7-8 per year range by the end of his contract.
Also like Miami, we can play the no state tax card, but we also have a cheap cost of living in SA. I remember Bill Simmons making a comment when Tony sold his bachelor pad like “I don’t know if its embarrassing that his house only cost 900K or if houses are just that cheap in SA.” He’d probably get a condo rental in Miami for double that.
He also seems humble to me. If he is what we think he is, he’ll get his money.
“If I stayed in Spain I could have made more money,” Splitter said. “But this is my moment.”
by FreshmakerDTM on Jul 13, 2010 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
::wipes tear from eye::
This is my moment, indeed. Quit being so awesome, Tiago. The season hasn’t even started yet.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
Stop crying. He will break you.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions
First, it was a single tear. That doesn’t equal crying that needs to be stopped.
Second, if I die, I die.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
Yeah it does. If you were in the action of having a tear come from your eye you were crying. What should he have said, “stop cry”?
"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo
Is tearing up similar to crying?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 14, 2010 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly. Nobody said “weeping,” or “sobbing.”
When a grown man with 19 children allows a tear to trickle down his weathered grammar-less cheek, it’s crying.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Wiping away a tear happens AT THE EYE. Well before the cheek is ever in play.
I’ll contend that’s not crying.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
Now you’re just arguing semantics. “At what point on the cheek does the ‘wiping’ of the tear have to occur?” Ridiculous. Crybaby. Tiago sneers at your weakness.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Now you’re just arguing semantics.
Um, are you completely unfamiliar with my work?
Arguing semantics is nearly all I have to offer to PtR. Tiago can feel free to sneer at my weakness, but you referring to my calling as “ridiculous” is what’s out of place here.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
I remember the work of an old friend, one who refused to cry. One who was a real man, without tears or remorse or body odor.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions
I see now that I’ve failed you.
I’ll do all I can to get back to being the man you remember so well.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
There is also the “if you want to play, you play with us”. Tiago wasn’t free to negotiate with any team. Just us.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 13, 2010 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
good point. How long would he have to wait if he wants to join the nba with another team?
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 13, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Until DeJuan gets acls.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 13, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Also of note, Tiago is represented by Herb Rudoy. Some other players he represents are Manu, Raja Bell, Oberto, and Marc Gasol.
Rudoy knows the Spurs and just got a max offer from us for Manu. I think this could be a good sign for the feelings of Splitter on his contract and some insight on the Raja Bell interest.
Actually, Arn Tellem is Tiago’s agent. He fired Rudoy a few months back.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
congrats spurs
you want to trade splitter for turkey-glue…..pleeeeease?
"I DON'T EAT DAWG EITHER"...."A dawgs got personality, personality goes a long way."
by Mace Windu
Nope. Have fun.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Jul 13, 2010 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
No thanks, there’s a reason we didn’t bring him back.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
the raps site is extatic to get rid of him, lots of BSoTS’ers are trying to put a positive spin on it. I just don’t like him cause he bailed on toronto and jacked up too many 3’s vs lakers in 09 finals, but I’m not that familiar with his game…you guys would know better, what’s the upside to turkey-glue
"I DON'T EAT DAWG EITHER"...."A dawgs got personality, personality goes a long way."
by Mace Windu
I think he’ll be good on the Suns. Nash always makes everyone around him play better. Just ask A’m’a’r’e’ and Marion.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 13, 2010 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
…play better offensively.
If you liked it, then you shoulda put a fifth ring on it.
by day_late_friend on Jul 13, 2010 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
nope.
If you liked it, then you shoulda put a fifth ring on it.
by day_late_friend on Jul 14, 2010 2:16 AM CDT up reply actions
darn, i did it again.
If you liked it, then you shoulda put a fifth ring on it.
by day_late_friend on Jul 14, 2010 2:19 AM CDT up reply actions
you stupid keyboard.
If you liked it, then you shoulda put a fifth ring on it.
by day_late_friend on Jul 14, 2010 2:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually, he would have been back, but Manu was of course more important. If the Spurs had the cap space, Hedo would have been back.
Don’t be so sure about that. Hedo didn’t hit from 3pt land very well for us, and his defense was (and is) suspect.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
He rebounded well, and played his best D of his career. Also he played a decent amount of point forward.
Spurs were pretty cash strapped back then. They also weren’t as likely to take risks that put them deep into luxury tax. Obviously Duncan and Manu were much younger. It was either RC or Presti, but one of them was really high on Hedo, even after his first season.
I hope duds stays a sun for a long time…that goofy lookin dough plays his hart out every game, an absolute pleasur to watch…you guys should snag barnes, hard worker, dirty when he has to be, It’ll give SA back some of that evil edge they lost with bowen
"I DON'T EAT DAWG EITHER"...."A dawgs got personality, personality goes a long way."
by Mace Windu
your spelling makes my inner teacher cringe
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Jul 14, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Charlotte has traded Tyson Chandler and Alex Ajinca to Dallas for Dampier, Matt Carroll and Najera, a league source tells Y! Sports.
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
The Bobcats are “very likely” to waive Dampier and his non-guaranteed $13 million salary for next season, a source tells Y!
wtf
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 13, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
So they keep Eddie “The Thug” Najera but waive Damp? Mavs fans must be burning down their homes.
by DrumsInTheDeep on Jul 13, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, good move by Dallas.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
really good move for them, Chandler usually gives Duncan fits. Not a bad move by Charlotte too, depending on what they do with the money
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 13, 2010 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
MJ has repeatedly said he won’t pay the luxury tax, so I think he’s just trying to make good on that promise to the other members of the ownership group. Besides, they have enough interior D even without Chandler.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
Al Jefferson to Utah for two first rounders? Bad owners really screw up our league. By making the trade Minny basically guaranteed that the two picks will be late first rounders. Damn it, so much for the West getting weaker.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
Follow me on Twitter @DartFred
That’s probably the best place for Big Al’s game, too.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 13, 2010 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m jealous of Utah. A frontcourt of Splitter, Blair, and Jefferson wouldn’t have been bad to have in the future.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 13, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Al jefferson recently said of himself that he had 5 good years left, and that’s barring any unforseen injury… I’m not upset we didn’t get him, let’s put it that way
by RamblingSpur on Jul 13, 2010 4:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
FakeCoachPop
Reworking our deal with Jefferson today. Not sure why he’s so adamant about a YMCA membership in his contract.
who the heck is this guy? i pray he posts on PtR
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 13, 2010 6:12 PM CDT reply actions
I think it’s a guy from ST. Here’s some more gold:
Probably a Scola prank call RT @yowhatupT: If @dmorey from Houston calls w/ a trade proposal, you’re just going to hang up on him, right?
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
FakeCoachPop
And to end the rumors. Shaquille will not be a member of the #Spurs family. I checked, Aramark doesn’t have any openings
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
FakeCoachPop
Yes. We did workout Adam Morrison. Wanted to see his stache up close & how quick I could make him cry. Took 12 minutes
Dejuan BLAAAIIIIIIRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
You use that little image/button that looks like a quote.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 15, 2010 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
It’s early here and when I first glanced at your comment I thought it read “Use your imagination” and I laughed but then I re-read it and now it’s not so funny.
"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo
Well, it just made me laugh, so it’s funny enough.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
You know, I just realized that there are bold/italics/strike through/block quote/link/image buttons when you click reply. This whole time I’ve been typing up the html tags.
I guess you do learn something new every day.
Mavs in negotiations with Al Harrington.
Man, how much money does Cuban have?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 13, 2010 6:32 PM CDT reply actions
It doesnt matter… money doesnt win you a championship if your cuban… he has tried that how many years now?
ROBBLE ROBBLE ROBBLE
by Tuhamburglar on Jul 13, 2010 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
When it comes to dallas, I believe nothing until I see the rumored player on the court come fall. Think about it- what team do you ALWAYS hear bullshitted about in nearly every trade/FA rumor out there? And other than adding Kidd several years back and Caron last year, what else have they done that’s newsworthy in the last decade (aside from letting Nash go in his prime)?
I often wonder if it’s all always just a big PR ruse by cuban to keep the ‘wrecks relevant and in the papers. I guess it’s either that, or simply that no one wants to ever play in dallas. We’ll see if Harrington breaks the mold though.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 13, 2010 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Cuban got beat .
Nuggets beat out Mavs to agree to five-year, $34 million deal with NY forward Al Harrington, Y! Sports has learned.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 14, 2010 12:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Yikes, well, guess denver finally DID do something this offseason. I was reading some local fans’ comments earlier and laughing at how they were all desperate for a move, any move. This is actually a good one though.
At least…. until Melo lebron’s them next year. Mark it down.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 13, 2010 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
That’s not even kool. The sad part is that it will outsell Lebron jerseys in Cleveland.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
I think there really are two of you.
I always knew someday I was going to go viral - Paul "Double Rainbow" Vasquez
NTTAWWT
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 16, 2010 4:27 AM CDT up reply actions
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
From FanHouse. Not Brain on Funk this time, actually.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
Ziller is hilarious. Especially when he teams up with Shoals. I’m actually trying to justify Kahn’s moves to myself, mostly so I can believe that GM jobs are not handed out to just anyone, but it’s really hard. Maybe their fast-paced, athletic team will make sense if Rubio comes over?
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
I actually think Khan is collecting players to use as trade chips. Hence the reason for all the pg’s (almost every team could use a decent pg). I suppose this is the same reason for all the pf’s. The Darko thing just doesn’t make sense to me, he must really think Darko’s good.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
what, no Kevin Love love?
Anyone else disappointed that Rudy didn’t go to ’Sota so we could have said Kahn had some serious GAY LOVE going on in Minnesota? :)
How the heck did Lowry get offered this much? And WTF Dan Gilbert.
Cavs sign Rockets restricted free agent guard Kyle Lowry to a four-year offer sheet worth around $24 million, league source told Y! Sports.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 14, 2010 12:52 AM CDT reply actions
Teams are getting desperate. It’s not over yet, me thinks. Many more no-names to score major bones this week.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
So it’s inevitable that some dumb GM will throw a truckload of cash at RJ soon.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 14, 2010 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Then maybe RJ will refuse it because, like Tiago, he realizes that “this is his moment.”
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
I don’t think he will, and I’m expecting just that very thing to happen. I think RJ is too stupid to realize what he has here, and he bolts.
Leaving us, of course, with a complete void in the “dumbass tattoos” position.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking about that tattoo the other day. He should fake a chronic shoulder condition and use those black shoulder tapes and cover it up.
"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo
I’ve always prayed that he would discover one of Iverson’s arm-condoms and just pull it all the way up.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Arm-condoms. That’s a beauty.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 14, 2010 1:10 AM CDT up reply actions
I think we should use what’s left of the MLE for a 6th big man that can bang with Gasol/Bynum. I still think that our line-up (even if we re-sign RJ) may not be enough to beat LA. I am not sure how Tiago can deal with Gasol or Bynum come the playoffs.
I see from the SI website that old Spurs: Kurt Thomas and Fab Oberto are available. We would be better off getting people who are used to the system so they can contribute immediately. Even in practice, this big man will help get Tiago up to speed with the system.
If we re-sign RJ, our wing need should be filled. We can platoon a 5 man rotation at the 2/3 spot, RJ, Manu, Anderson, Gee, Hairston and even Hill.
As excited I was in last year’s line-up, I think I am equally thrilled in this year’s roster. We lost steam to a spirited Suns but the Spurs should be hungrier and far better this year. I can’t wait to see how RJ, Blair and McDyess get back after a year in the system. I am sure these guys will perform better.
I still think that our line-up may not be enough to beat LA
Excellent observation. So think other 28 teams in the league.
"We lost so many games that we shouldn't have lost," - Ginobili, May 2010
by Kondor on Jul 14, 2010 1:33 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Stop doubting Minnesota.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Jul 14, 2010 6:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Kurt Thomas and Fab Oberto are available.
I like the idea if we cannot find anyone better. I don’t think they will help us with LA, but your practice time point is a good one.
'What color do you want?" (Tim Duncan)
Fab is my choice. HE can be a mentor for Splitter and Blair and he can still defend, grab some rebounds and most important he knows the system.
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
Floppy Hair or Crazy Eyes? Hard choice to make. Do you know if David Robinson has any interest of coming back? And we used to have a guy named Menghe Bateer (spelliing?)
He is a proven winner being on our championship team and could become our answer to Yao Ming next season.
"We lost so many games that we shouldn't have lost," - Ginobili, May 2010
You’re one of the few smart ones, so that’s how I know you’re kidding.
You made me laugh out loud though, well done.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Of course, I was kidding, thank you for understanding, SiMA.
"We lost so many games that we shouldn't have lost," - Ginobili, May 2010
Though we share a laugh about this, it actually may not be a bad idea. You bringing up his name reminded me of an article that I read several months back.
http://thatnbalotterypick.blogspot.com/2010/03/mengke-bateer-is-kickin-ass-in-china.html
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I’d be okay with signing Kurt Thomas to help teach Blair some defensive preparation and techniques.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jul 14, 2010 2:15 AM CDT up reply actions
plus work with him on a jumpshot, Thomas has a nice mid-range shot
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
he reminds me of Ivan Drago in Rocky 4.
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
by spursfan87 on Jul 14, 2010 2:26 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dead on. I would kill to have thought of this first. Recced. And if he dies, he dies.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 2:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Ha! crazy babies
"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Jul 14, 2010 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Ha. I have this old image of him from the Spanish league. From probably two years ago. Maybe 3.
I’ve had it labeled as “Splitter_as_drago” the whoel time.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 14, 2010 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Did nobody read the DTOUR?
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
You know my answer to this.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
SpearsNBAYahoo
Nuggets beat out Mavs to agree to five-year, $34 million deal with NY forward Al Harrington, Y! Sports has learned.
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 14, 2010 7:57 AM CDT reply actions
SpearsNBAYahoo
Harrington signing by DEN will clear way for L. Kleiza to go to TOR after restricted FA signed offer sheet recently, Y! Sports source said
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 14, 2010 7:58 AM CDT reply actions
According to Project Spurs, the Spurs worked out Adam Morrison a few days ago. [insert groan here]
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
Oh man. The potential for comic relief is so high. I . . . kind of want this to happen.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Have you seen his highlights? I think, the guy should be a Laker for life with the performance like that.
"We lost so many games that we shouldn't have lost," - Ginobili, May 2010
FakeCoachPop
Yes. We did workout Adam Morrison. Wanted to see his stache up close & how quick I could make him cry. Took 12 minutes
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 14, 2010 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
And Pop must be in vacation mode if it took him 12 minutes to make Morrison cry. I would have put the O/U at 4 min.
It’s a combination of Pop’s chilled-out summer demenor, and Morrison being toughened up by being filleted on Kimmel’s show.
I will try to be the smartest and strongest I can do. - Tiago Splitter
Rage-n- Raja could be close to signing with the Spurs… Spurs have more dinero than the Lake show to offer Raja!
Wow, thanks for the link. I missed that article. I have been hearing we had more money to offer the Lakers but had not seen the hard numbers yet.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
Follow me on Twitter @DartFred
Until Raja Bell officially signs (to anyone), I’m not going to get my hopes up.
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by transgojobot on Jul 14, 2010 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I no longer care about Raja. He only played in 11 games last season. If we get him, he’s still a question mark.
"GINOBILI!" -- Sir Charles
"I mean, Dartmouth really sucks and Cornell only beat us by 18. Temple will beat the hell out of Cornell. Promise." -- Me
Follow me on Twitter @DartFred
I agree. There is no recent proof that he can still defend at the level he used to.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
By the way, why haven’ we talked about this in detail yet? It seems huge, and I think more newsworthy than even Bonner’s resigning. Granted, it’s only in the Post, but it has been confirmed by far more reputable sources.
LINK: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/me_amar_and_melo_BU8MzS41wIdwRYLU1D7NTJ
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
GOL at Chris Paul in that photo. He looks like a poorly dressed 10 year old.
"The evolution has been good, and I am much more tranquil now in the face of what comes next,"--Manu Ginobili
thats not chris paul
NYRag at its finest
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by transgojobot on Jul 14, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
NYRag = NYPost
Almost always gets it right when they’re wrong.
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by transgojobot on Jul 14, 2010 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Who is it? Someone says it is Flavor Flav in the comments, but it looks a lot more like Paul than him.
"The evolution has been good, and I am much more tranquil now in the face of what comes next,"--Manu Ginobili
Probably one of Lebron’s people.
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
probably the tiny guy Braylon Edwards decked.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Jul 15, 2010 6:44 AM CDT up reply actions
i think chris paul is on that “so you think you can dance” show though
by FreshmakerDTM on Jul 14, 2010 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
far more reputable sources.
Like TMZ?
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
lulz
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Jul 14, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Like quotes from attendees at the wedding.
TMZ was a good guess, but there were no scantily-scad teenage girls there, so Perez was nowhere to be found.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Ya, I had a fanshot up about it a few days back. There are probably other players interested in the superteam concept now that Wade has masterminded one. Also, CP is probably really pissed off that New Orleans has not upgraded the roster despite assurances that they will do so, pretty much guaranteeing that he is out of there once his contract is up.
'What color do you want?" (Tim Duncan)
they’re already predicting NY to trade for CP3 in december.
by FreshmakerDTM on Jul 14, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
The knicks don’t relly have much to give up. How would they expect to get both Melo and Paul with just a couple decent players and some draft picks?
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
Because it’s the New York Post.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
And because both Melo and Paul are both on record as saying they want to play there.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I missed Melo saying that. Amare claimed that Tony and Melo want to play there, but I don’t count him as a credible source. However, if CP does go there, then I think Melo will too.
'What color do you want?" (Tim Duncan)
Melo’s been whispering that all over Denver for a couple years now. He loves NY and wants (“deserves”) a bigger stage. Most thuggets fans out here have already secretly resigned themselves to the possibility fact that Melo’s bolting.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, very good. And he even went to Syracuse, which is in NY.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 14, 2010 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Syracuse is “upstate” though.. not considered part of the “city”
by FreshmakerDTM on Jul 14, 2010 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorta like the Buffalo Bills are in NY, but they don’t get the coverage like the Giants/Jets (even though they play in Jersey but they’re closer to the city"
by FreshmakerDTM on Jul 14, 2010 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Buffalo is absolutely nothing like NYC. They share the same state, but other than that…
'What color do you want?" (Tim Duncan)
It’s also possible, though crazy and wild, to refer to “NY” as a state and not simply to “NY” as a city.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 15, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
they should have some cap space left to absorb cp3s contract and by giving up felton. in order to get melo, the knicks are probably praying he doesn’t sign an extension with denver this year.
by FreshmakerDTM on Jul 14, 2010 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
STEIN_LINE_HQ
Just filed to ESPN.com: Raja Bell will not be meeting with Kobe Bryant after all … because Bell has been snapped up [by] Utah
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
JMcDonald_SAEN
Have independently confirmed Raja to Jazz. As if anyone thought Stein could be wrong. #spurs now expect to make run @ James Jones.
The people of the village fell silent, as the beast opened its mouth. And then the beast spoke, and said "LOL BRO".
Sad. Reports said that if Raja passes physical, they won’t match the Blazers’ offer for Wes Matthews.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Jul 14, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes crazy turns into awesomeness. This is one of those times.
"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo
Stay gold, Ponyboy.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
by Lauri on Jul 15, 2010 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Jul 15, 2010 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Contrary to some reports, Richard Jefferson does not have any kind of deal in place with Spurs to return for more years at lesser salary
I’m told Jefferson is open to returning to SA but his first priority is a long term deal at the best annual salary he can get.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Jul 15, 2010 8:04 AM CDT reply actions
Alternatively…
McDonald
FWIW, source close to the process sets odds of Jefferson returning to SA at 95 percent. #spurs
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 15, 2010 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I believe Jeff McDonald more than Mannix.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Jul 15, 2010 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Now JOE Mannix—that’s another story.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Awesome. Years ago I was at the gym and Wheel of Fortune contestants had almost solved this puzzle:
MIKE CONNERS AS MANNI_
One guy says “E”. Bzzzzt. A girl says “F”. Bzzzzt. I almost fell off the treadmill laughing.
by doggydogworld on Jul 15, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I love you guys
classiest fans in the NBA and on SBNation…. but I seriously hope Tiago turns into a MASSIVE FLOP. Why? So I can laugh that you guys spent 2 years pining for this guy as if he was the second coming of Duncan or Kobe or Jordan.
Still mad respect for the Spurs and their fans though. But sometimes you want your rival to fall flat on it’s face.
I seriously hope that Tiago knows how to MASSIVELY FLOP effectively. It is definitely an important skill at the NBA level.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Jul 15, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Spain is in Europe, right? But no, Tiago is not European, he just plays there. And oh, . . . a Spanish dude is definitely European.
yeah....
I’m not a Spurs fan, so I really don’t care about where Tiago is from. I don’t belong to the Splitter Cult, so save your sarcasm.
I’m more interested in the years of obsession by Spurs fans.
Obsession is all we, Spurs fans, have nowadays and here in PtR, sarcasm is what we live for. It was just a slight jab, Tiago did play in the Spanish League.
He was born in Brazil before he played for Spain, so I bet he COULD give Manu a run for his money. That’s a big man taking those dives.
by DrumsInTheDeep on Jul 15, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
If it’s any consolation, I’ve also grown really tired of the massive overhype surrounding a foreigner who has yet to play a minute in the toughest system in the toughest league in the world.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 15, 2010 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Most would call that “old-man-cynicism-and-negativity,” but regardless… thanks.
And for you PtRers- I DO think Tiago will be a good and a valuable piece, I just hesitate on retiring his number just yet. We all thought the same about RJ and I’m leery of giving love before there’s proof that Drago’s not Rasho 2.0.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 15, 2010 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
TIAGO SPLITTER’S GAME IS A COMBINATION OF DAVID ROBINSONS OUTSIDE JUMP SHOT, PAU GASOLS TOUCH
AROUND THE RIM AND LUIS SCOLA’S DEFENSIVE GRIT AND TOUGHNESS. HE WILL BE “THE ONE WHO TAKES US TO THE FINALS” AND DELIVERS US OUR FIFTH RING!!
"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo
manuwar brining it
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jul 15, 2010 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Touche, Man. Thanks for the clarification. All this time I’ve been operating under the assumption that Tiago is merely a COMBINATION OF DAVID ROBINSON’S HEIGHT, PAU GASOL’S NON-BLACKNESS AND LUIS SCOLA’S FOREIGNESS, but your spirited enthusiasm gives me a previously unrealized hope.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 15, 2010 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
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